26 Nov 2013
Clariant Mining Solutions Opens State-of-the-Art Applied Research Center in Brazil
Muttenz, November 26, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the opening of its newest Mining Application and Development Center (CADM, for its initials in Portuguese) for Clariant Mining Solutions in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, which will serve as the company's global excellence center for iron and phosphate ores and pelletizing.
22 Nov 2013
Clariant’s halogen-free flame retardants lock in safe fire protection for new class of natural oil based, renewable polyurethane foams
Muttenz, November 22, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is supporting the use of Green Chemistry to create safer, fire retarded polyurethane (PU) foams for the upholstery sector. Research by Green Urethanes Ltd, the provider of green solutions to the global PU industry, confirms that manufacturers can use reactive halogen-free flame retardant Exolit® OP 560 with this technology to develop low emission flexible foams that meet internationally accepted flammability standards such as Cal TB 117 (California Technical Bulletin 117, a flammability test for upholstered furniture using a small flame).
21 Nov 2013
Clariant combines differentiation with safety and reliability at IILF 2014
Muttenz, November 21, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invites India's leather manufacturers to substantially reduce ecological impact and boost their market differentiation with its safer and more reliable solutions on-show at the 2014 India International Leather Fair (IILF) in Chennai from February 1-3, 2014 (Booth 3-03-B, Hall 2).
18 Nov 2013
Clariant introduces innovative HiFormer™ Liquid Masterbatches system to deliver maximum customer value
Muttenz, November 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces its new, innovative Liquid Masterbatches system for almost all polymers and production processes. HiFormer™ - high performance integrated liquid masterbatches - will set a new industry standard by offering the right mix of consultancy, engineering and chemistry for world class performance, flexibility and excellence. HiFormer is able to deliver service, technology and expertise from the design stage to the start of production and beyond.
11 Nov 2013
Clariant unveils first AddWorks® solutions for plastics industry
Muttenz, November 11, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces the first of its new AddWorks® polymer additives solutions with innovation and sustainability at their heart.
6 Nov 2013
Clariant expands its range of organic pigments and polymer soluble dyes for sustainable and safer solutions in the plastics industry
Muttenz, November 6, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, helps its customers to fulfill tight requirements in the plastics industry with regards to product safety. Product safety covers various aspects, such as legal requirements - FDA, EU- and Chinese regulations and standards set by the industry. In order to respond to these market needs, Clariant has developed pigments and polymer soluble dyes fulfilling the legal regulations as well as specific industry standards, with a particular focus on the important topics of halogen content and lead chromate content in plastics applications.
31 Oct 2013
Clariant Opens New Innovation Center in Frankfurt
Muttenz, October 31, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is today officially opening its new EUR 100 million Clariant Innovation Center (CIC) in Frankfurt, Germany. The company’s new global hub for Research & Development (R&D) is based at the “Industriepark Höchst.” It will be the home of Clariant’s competence centers in chemical research and process technology as well as application laboratories for several Business Units and state-of-the art analytical laboratories . The CIC will also house the departments for Intellectual Property Management and New Business Development. As the corporation’s global hub, the CIC will ensure the coordination of Clariant’s world-wide R&D network, which includes centers across Europe, North America, Brazil, Japan, India and China.
30 Oct 2013
Clariant plans to divest Leather Services Business to Stahl
Muttenz, October 30, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it plans to sell its Leather Services business to Stahl. Stahl Holdings B.V., majority-owned by Wendel Group, is a Dutch company providing high quality chemicals, dyes and coatings for leather and other applications. The combination of both businesses would create a global leader in leather chemicals with a higher growth profile than the stand-alone entities and with significant synergy potential.
30 Oct 2013
Clariant performance well on target after solid third quarter
CEO Hariolf Kottmann: "Clariant achieved a solid performance in the first nine months of 2013 as most businesses developed favorably under continuing challenging economic conditions around the globe. Good progress has been made in the repositioning of the business portfolio, with the divestment of underperforming businesses nearing completion. This will leave Clariant with a well-balanced portfolio that has promising long-term growth prospects in many areas of the specialty chemicals industry."
29 Oct 2013
Clariant Oil Services to Showcase Chemical Solutions and R&D Investments at OTC Brazil 2013
São Paulo, October 29, 2013 - Clariant Oil Services exhibits and participates in the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Brazil 2013, October 29-31, at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
23 Oct 2013
Clariant untaps creativity without compromise potential for the healthcare sector at K 2013
Muttenz, October 23, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, proved that it is possible to combine creativity with enhanced protection and processing performance for healthcare applications with its sector-dedicated MEVOPUR® polymer and packaging solutions at K 2013. MEVOPUR color and performance additives are produced at three ISO 13485 certified and dedicated production facilities located in USA, Europe and Asia to ensure 'Controlled, Consistent and Compliant' innovations for the industry.
23 Oct 2013
Clariant announces ambition to become leading supplier for crop agrochemicals
Muttenz, October 23, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it aims to become the leading supplier for crop agrochemicals by 2018. To herald this, its market segment "Crop Protection" has been renamed "Crop Solutions."
